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Sensex climbed 566.96 points to 84,778.84, while Nifty advanced 170.9 points to 25,966.05 on Monday. Nifty MidCap rose 0.93% and SmallCap 0.82%. PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, and Oil & Gas indices gained over 1% each. Top gainers included Bharti Airtel and SBI, while Kotak Bank and Infosys declined.
UK police are hunting a white male suspect after a racially aggravated rape of an Indian-origin woman in Walsall, England. The victim, reportedly Punjabi, was attacked Saturday night. Authorities released CCTV footage, appealing for public help. Police have increased patrols amid growing community concern after a similar recent assault.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a special pink jersey for the national team, replacing their traditional green. The pink kit will be worn only in the first T20 match against South Africa in Rawalpindi tomorrow. The PCB stated that the initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote women’s health.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has announced her withdrawal from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025 to fully recover from a foot injury. The 30-year-old Hyderabadi shuttler made this decision after in-depth consultations with her support team and medical experts, including renowned sports orthopaedist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.
October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army, marking the day in 1947 when Indian infantry troops were airlifted to Srinagar to defend Jammu and Kashmir from invading forces. It symbolizes the bravery, sacrifice, and service of infantry soldiers, who form the backbone of the Indian Army’s ground defense operations.
Satwik Reddy from Tadipatri in Anantapur district has secured a job at Google with an annual salary of ₹2.25 crore. After completing his engineering at Stony Brook University, New York, he was selected to work at Google’s California office, his father, Konadula Ramesh Reddy, confirmed. Interestingly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also hails from Anantapur.
Malaika Arora celebrated her 50th birthday in Goa surrounded by family and close friends. Grateful for the love, she thanked everyone on social media, especially those who helped plan the celebration. Celebrities like Karan Johar and ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor shared warm birthday wishes, making the occasion even more special.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony for the establishment of seven industries in Kuppam, which was to be held virtually by CM Chandrababu on Tuesday, has been postponed due to the cyclone’s impact in Andhra Pradesh. Reports indicate that the CM will now conduct the virtual ceremony in the second week of November once conditions stabilize.
BRS MLA T. Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to fulfill its poll promise by paying ₹24,000 to auto drivers. Criticizing the Congress for neglecting their welfare, he said 161 drivers died by suicide since it took power. Rao also demanded ₹10 lakh compensation for victims’ families and highlighted the government’s liquor license revenue.
China’s Norinco unveiled the P60, an autonomous military vehicle capable of conducting combat-support operations at 50 km/h. Powered by DeepSeek, an AI model developed by a Chinese tech giant, the vehicle is seen as a significant step in China’s arms race with the United States. Communist Party officials highlighted its strategic importance.
The two-Test series between India and South Africa is set to begin in November. The South African Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad led by Temba Bavuma. The team includes Markram, Rickelton, Stubbs, Verreynne, Brevis, Zubayr Hamza, George, Corbin Bosch, Mulder, Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Muthusamy, and Harmer.
Amazon Prime Video will unveil the release date for ‘The Family Man season 3’ tomorrow, following months of anticipation. The upcoming season, expected to premiere in November, will explore a storyline linked to COVID-19 and China’s attack on India’s northeastern states. Manoj Bajpayee returns as the beloved undercover officer.
India faces a major blow ahead of the World Cup semifinal against Australia as opener Pratika Rawal is ruled out with an ankle fracture from the Bangladesh game. Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh remains doubtful due to a finger injury. With Rawal absent, India must adjust their batting lineup for Thursday’s key match against Australia.
Praja Shanti Party (PPA) chief KA Paul alleged voter manipulation in Bihar, claiming that genuine votes were removed and fake votes added. He asserted that the BJP survives only because of EVMs, predicting it won’t win in Bihar. Paul demanded a return to the ballot paper system, saying he is fighting to restore fair elections.
Over 2,200 people participated in the second edition of the “Sikkim Soldierathon” hill half-marathon in Gangtok, showcasing immense enthusiasm. The event was flagged off by Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retd.), with Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur present at Paljor Stadium. Participants raced through the picturesque, challenging hill routes of Gangtok.